Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647. open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...

Trump convenes his Gaza “Board of Peace” for the first time in D.C. today — as a massive U.S. war machine takes shape in the Middle East. Peeling back the layers of irony in this morning's Playbook newsletter👇 politi.co/4bZgpAx

Good to see the principle that no one is above the law is being upheld in the UK, but take note of the fact that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has not been arrested because of the harm he may have done to girls, but because of the harm he may have done to profits

The recent dustup between Stephen Colbert and CBS over fears of FCC action “should be concerning for people of any political leaning,” @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily:

"excuse me sir, there must be some mistake- i voted to create the camps, not live in the zone of interest" is like every trump voter

Watching other countries actually make their leaders and powerful men face consequences with jealousy.

Show me the lie

Right now, Republicans are on the path to lose the House and maybe the Senate. Instead of trying to improve people’s lives, they are trying to steal the midterms. Their plan is very dumb and very dangerous. Here’s how Dems can fight back: www.messageboxnews.com/p/trumps-dan...

The British monarchy is more accountable to the public than the American presidency.

God, this hits hard.

Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts.

U.K. action helps expose DOJ coverup: Feb 7: Bondi DOJ memo: "We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties." Sept 16: Kash Patel testimony: "There is no credible information, none" that Epstein trafficked girls to other men.

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Tell me you don’t understand the economy without telling me you don’t understand the economy

This is why "Let's give in on some of the trans stuff because it'd be a popular compromise and you have to meet people where they are" is not only immoral but politically stupid. Republicans were never going to stop there. They stop when you stop them. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...

notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich

FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: James Talarico’s campaign racked up $2.5 million in donations in the 24 hours after CBS killed his interview on “The Late Show.” What the haul tells us about the current moment in U.S. politics, in this morning’s Playbook newsletter👇 politico.com/playbook

And, again, it reveals the place of fear and weakness from which Hegseth operates

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This answer - from one of the president’s key economic advisors - is disgraceful. And, fwiw, the number for tariff pass through is closer to 94-96 percent

It should not be lost amid the current idiocy of CBS kiboshing Colbert's interview over "equal time" that the current president *hosted SNL as a candidate* www.nytimes.com/2015/11/09/a...

The failed attempt to silent Stephen Colbert.

Hmmm

They are so corruptly predictable and not even slightly imaginative in their cloddish efforts at sucking up to Trump, it’s easy to guess what their next self interested move will be. Feathering their own billionaire nests.

But as @colbertlateshow.bsky.social correctly notes, what do any of us need them for if they are going to be unworthy owners of a media company?

When I said months ago that I would never work for the Ellisons or their motley crew of editorial incompetents if they got control of CNN and that I would quit immediately, this is why.

Thinking back to my conversation with James Talarico.

Speaking of jawboning, this is a very effective example of the art. Or at least, it was until Stephen Colbert refused to play along. But impt to note: Brendan Carr has NO POWER to abolish an exemption that Congress wrote into the equal time rules. He is bluffing here. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...

Their “but the stock market/our stock portfolios” reasoning remains strong.

New lawsuit challenges Trump order to remove ‘corrosive ideology’ from national parks

73,000 North Carolinians will remain registered to vote after Republicans settled their lawsuit seeking to remove them. Republicans had claimed in 2024 that a quarter million voters were unlawfully registered, one of the claims behind their failed attempt to steal the 2024 NC Supreme Court election

Chicago Tribune reporter who led the paper’s excellent coverage of “Operation Midway Blitz.”

On this week's @strictscrutiny.bsky.social episode, @leahlitman.bsky.social, @kateshaw.bsky.social, and I discussed the new Heritage Foundation plan to return women to home and hearth. Apparently, this guy is all in on it.

As “Blankie-gate” unfolds, useful to remember this admission from Mr Lewandowski: www.cnn.com/2019/09/17/p...

Pam Bondi turns oversight hearing into Bravo reunion.

Worth watching every minute of this--and check out the followup post as well.

It costs $130 + a $35 facility fee to obtain a passport and an extra $30 for a passport card. In California, fees for certified copies of vital records are between $18 and $31 each. How is the SAVE Act not a poll tax?

How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman. www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

Jesus Christ these people are monsters.

you're using your institutional authority to delete the civil rights of 340 million people and install Trump as a king? okay, the next president, if there is one, is changing the locks on the Court building. those are the rules that you people established

once again pointing out that Trump vs. US is a treasonous decision--the Supreme Court equivalent of January 6--and the justices who voted for it have forfeited any claim to legitimacy (or indeed due process) whatsoever

Stephen Colbert blasted Brendan Carr after FCC scrutiny led CBS to pull an interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. Instead, 'The Late Show' posted it to YouTube.

James Talarico has gone viral for being a deeply religious man whose consistent target, Christian nationalism, is also the regime's ideology

Colbert: “Let’s just call this what it is: Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV because all Trump does is watch TV. He’s like a toddler with too much screen time. He gets cranky and then drops a load in his diaper.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...

The interview with Talarico has been posted to YouTube: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A

Stephen Colbert said that the FCC and CBS - which is in no way a compromised or complicit organization - wouldn’t allow him to broadcast an interview with Democratic State Rep James Talarico. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...

This is a coin-operated president.